Name: The Grand Hotel
Address: Nuwara Eliya, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, Nuwara Eliya, Nuwara Eliya District, 22200, Sri Lanka
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $133 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.3

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The Grand Hotel

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Nuwara Eliya, 22200 Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka –

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Iconic hotel lived up to our expectations Great food and drinks. High tea was good and the dilmah tea lounge had a great range of teas Good activities around the hotel and the gardens were amazing.

Adam, Australia

It is such a historic hotel, and maintained so well in its historic grandeur that it is quite breathtaking. There is much attention to detail and the staff were outstandingly helpful and conversant in English.

Saumya, United Kingdom

Everything was great,,beautiful old hotel with lots of charm

Nick, Australia

Almost everything, espcially The Grand Thai Restaurent :)

Bassam, Saudi Arabia

Lovely staff, beautiful hotel/room and location. Meals were excellent, especially quality and range available at breakfast and the high tea. And again cannot speak high enough of the staff at all times very polite and attentive.

Mark, Australia

Beautiful hotel with high quality. Indian restaurant on premise was excellent.

Sonya, Japan

The colonial ambience was cool. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The Thai restaurant is a must dine place. The breakfast was good. The room was cozy. The garden is nice. We enjoyed the high tea. Over all a great experience. A must stay hotel in Nuwar Eliya.

Tirtha, United Arab Emirates

The Grand is full of old world charm and of beautiful areas to sit and enjoy everything tiny detail and the history of the Grand. The staff and service is of the highest standards. The breakfast is amazing.

Sharon, Australia

This place is a piece of history but in the best possible way. The surroundings are beautiful and all the facilities amazing. I especially appreciated the snooker coaching from the Billiards Room Supervisor Mr De Sylva. If you go to Sri Lanka, treat yourself and head to The Grand at Nuwara Eliya.

Patrick, Australia

A lovely historic old style hotel with service to match. Food was excellent.

Ross, Australia

9.0

Excellent location!

What guests loved the most:
“Iconic hotel lived up to our expectations Great food and drinks. High tea was good and the dilmah tea lounge had a great range of teas Good activities around the hotel and the gardens were amazing.”

Adam Australia
“It is such a historic hotel, and maintained so well in its historic grandeur that it is quite breathtaking. ”

Saumya United Kingdom
“Everything was great,,beautiful old hotel with lots of charm”

Nick Australia
“Almost everything, espcially The Grand Thai Restaurent :)”

Bassam Saudi Arabia
“Lovely staff, beautiful hotel/room and location. Meals were excellent, especially quality and range available at breakfast and the high tea. ”

Mark Australia
“Beautiful hotel with high quality. Indian restaurant on premise was excellent.”

Sonya Japan
“The colonial ambience was cool. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The Thai restaurant is a must dine place. The breakfast was good. The room was cozy. The garden is nice. ”

Tirtha United Arab Emirates
“The Grand is full of old world charm and of beautiful areas to sit and enjoy everything tiny detail and the history of the Grand. The staff and service is of the highest standards. ”

Sharon Australia
“This place is a piece of history but in the best possible way. The surroundings are beautiful and all the facilities amazing. ”

Patrick Australia
“A lovely historic old style hotel with service to match. Food was excellent.”

Ross Australia

One of our top picks in Nuwara Eliya.

The Grand Hotel is located on Nuwara Eliya Hill, adjacent to the Nuwara Eliya Golf Course. Surrounded by tropical greenery and enjoying cool climates, it features 2 restaurants, a shopping arcade and a gym.

Rooms at Grand Hotel are equipped with heating. Each room has satellite TV, a mini fridge, and tea/coffee making facilities. The private bathroom offers a hot shower and a hairdryer.

Guests can relax in the sauna, or play a round of golf. Other facilities include a 24-hour reception and a business center. Laundry services are available.

International dishes are served at Barnes Hall, while Grand Indian Restaurant offers specialties from North and South India. The hotel also has a wine cellar.

The Grand Hotel is a 6-hour drive from Colombo International Airport.

This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Nuwara Eliya! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Your stay will include:

Sun Deck Terrace Shops (on site) Chapel/Shrine

The Grand Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 29, 2011
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.3 for two-person stays.

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Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-free, Asian, Buffet

Free parking available at hotel

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An Inside Look at The Grand Hotel

Undoubtedly the most celebrated of hotels in Nuwara Eliya, the Grand offers you the ultimate blend of Old world charm and elegant comfort with 145 rooms to choose from: all with peaceful views of misty hills. Superior luxury also awaits in 3 Presidential Suites and 4 Junior Suites. From here, you can admire the beautifully laid out, award winning gardens where rare roses bloom. Hot baths and heating will keep you cosy in the cold nights, and with 24 hour room service at hand, a steaming frothy cocoa is yours, even past midnight.

Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Closest Landmarks

Victoria Park of Nuwara Eliya
0.2 miles
Nuwara Eliya Post Office
0.2 miles
Mackwoods Museum
0.3 miles
Nuwara Eliya Golf Club
0.4 miles
Royal Colombo Golf Club
0.4 miles
Galway's Land National Park
0.9 miles
Gregory Lake
1.3 miles
Nanu Oya Railway Station
2.3 miles
Seetha Amman Temple
3.9 miles
Hakgala Botanical Garden
4.9 miles

Natural Beauty

Piduruthalagala Mountain Mountain
1.2 miles
Gregory Lake Lake
1.9 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Lovely Staff, Comfortable and beautiful architecture.”

Bilal_Itani
Qatar

Qatar

“Lovely place. Helpful staff. Good food offering for breakfast. Excellant location.”

Badr

Saudi Arabia

“Location and the Indian Resturant .”

Hussam

Kuwait

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2 Restaurants On Site

BARNES HALL

Menu: Buffet
MAGNOLIA

Food: American

Menu: À la carte

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge when using existing beds.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

One older child or adult is charged USD 35 per person per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The Grand Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

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Reviewed: September 23, 2018

Anonymous
Vietnam

1 helpful vote
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Amazing place. It's like stepping back in time. Even if on a budget well worth staying a night for the experience.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 22, 2018

Niran
Sri Lanka
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇Everything grand is grand

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 20, 2018

Adam
Australia
9.2

Awesome
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Food in the wine bar could be better
눇Iconic hotel lived up to our expectations Great food and drinks. High tea was good and the dilmah tea lounge had a great range of teas Good activities around the hotel and the gardens were amazing.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 17, 2018

Anonymous
Singapore
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇The location, the history and the architect of the hotel is fantastic. The staff were amazing and special mention must go to Christina, Motha, Sanjeevan and Kalairaj for the attentiveness to details and the customer oriented service.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 12, 2018

Saumya
United Kingdom
9.6

“I really enjoyed myself and will definitely visit again - if only for extra special occasions.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉I wouldn't have refused sightly more modern bathroom fittings but having said that everything does work perfectly. Perhaps it is the little downside one has to accept as par for the course when the hotel is being maintained in a manner that is in keeping with its heritage.
눇It is such a historic hotel, and maintained so well in its historic grandeur that it is quite breathtaking. There is much attention to detail and the staff were outstandingly helpful and conversant in English.

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 11, 2018

Nick
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉Nothing
눇Everything was great,,beautiful old hotel with lots of charm

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 8, 2018

Bassam
Saudi Arabia
9.6

“Place like no other”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉I didn't stay longer
눇Almost everything, espcially The Grand Thai Restaurent :)

Stayed in September 2018
Reviewed: September 4, 2018

Mark
Australia
10

“Excellent hotel, highly recommend making this a must destination”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉Really loved out stay there and would recommend this hotel to all travelling to this country. The only experience I did not enjoy was the massage which I organised for my first evening. It did not meet my expectations and felt the staff were not interested in providing a good service
눇Lovely staff, beautiful hotel/room and location. Meals were excellent, especially quality and range available at breakfast and the high tea. And again cannot speak high enough of the staff at all times very polite and attentive.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: September 1, 2018

Sonya
Japan
9.2

“Feels like England..!”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉N/A
눇Beautiful hotel with high quality. Indian restaurant on premise was excellent.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 29, 2018

Tirtha
United Arab Emirates
8.3

“Enjoyable Stay.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
눉The food in magnolia restaurant was not good. They served us with refrigerated sushi which further tasted horrible though it was later not billed when we complained. The food we ordered in magnolia was not good compared to the Thai restaurant. The spa is nothing like a spa though the staff were helpful. The hotel needs proper spa and a temperature controlled swimming pool / hot tub would be great.
눇The colonial ambience was cool. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The Thai restaurant is a must dine place. The breakfast was good. The room was cozy. The garden is nice. We enjoyed the high tea. Over all a great experience. A must stay hotel in Nuwar Eliya.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 29, 2018

Nuwan
Sri Lanka
7.9

“Better place to stay”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The foods were not that good in taste
눇Nice location

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 27, 2018

Sultana
Saudi Arabia
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉No privacy and very noisy
눇Location and fiod

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 26, 2018

Sharon
Australia
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눉The high tea was a bit disappointing a lovely setting but not good value for money.
눇The Grand is full of old world charm and of beautiful areas to sit and enjoy everything tiny detail and the history of the Grand. The staff and service is of the highest standards. The breakfast is amazing.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 25, 2018

Patrick
Australia
10

“A very Grand affair.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
눇This place is a piece of history but in the best possible way. The surroundings are beautiful and all the facilities amazing. I especially appreciated the snooker coaching from the Billiards Room Supervisor Mr De Sylva. If you go to Sri Lanka, treat yourself and head to The Grand at Nuwara Eliya.

Stayed in August 2018
Reviewed: August 25, 2018

Anonymous
Australia
8.3

“A lovely refuelling stop en route from Ella to Candy”
- • Leisure trip
- • Group of friends
- • Deluxe Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
눉It is an old colonial princess which means its a bit dark but as we were there on a very wet day that was ok. It is a tad tired.
눇The buffet breakfast was amazing.... the best I have had anywhere. The high tea was also really good! The gardens are beautiful. The beds were very comfortable. The Grand Indian restaurant on the grounds was very good too.

Stayed in August 2018

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Hotel surroundings – Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!

Facilities of The Grand Hotel Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

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